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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.50, 3,089.14 and 1,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.50, 3,089.14 and 1,307 is: 1,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.50 : 3,089.14 = 1,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.50/3,089.14 = 1,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.50x = 3,089.14 × 1,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.50x = 4,037,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,505.98/2,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.67

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